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IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be known that this book wouldn't have made it this far without the support my dear writing buddy Rachel E. Canton who is a great writer of SINS OF THE SERAPHIM - https://www.webnovel.com/book/sins-of-the-seraphim_26438336605116805 and Derek J. Perna

To Rachel & Derek, Thank you for everything!
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When the last heir of Ardel lost everything, fate would bring her to her rightful protector.

Anna Adhemar, the forgotten princess, found herself betrayed by the Regent. Hunted by the Bargesians and the ruthless slave traders, she desperately fled for her life. 

Rescued by a mysterious man, her newfound safety was short-lived as she succumbed to a potent aphrodisiac. Then, she awoke in the arms of the fearsome Knight Commander of Gerhard, stripped bare, in a foreign kingdom. 

Fear, confusion, and a sense of profound devastation enveloped her. 

But the man before her declared, "I am your husband. I married you last night."

Then, with unwavering determination, he vowed, " You're my woman now. No one can hurt my woman."
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Kyren Raychard, the Crown Prince who had chosen to forsake the throne and became celibate, led the Knights of Gerhard to safeguard his kingdom’s border from slave trading activities.

Outside his camp, he found Anna poisoned and delirious. The healer informed him of the only cure, of which he must race against time to give and honour her. 

For the first time, he felt an overwhelming instinct to protect and claim her as his own. 

Unaware of his deepening affection, he belatedly realised his feelings as he stood on the brink of losing her.

Bound by a soul-binding spell, their fates intertwined…

The Grand Duke's Soulmate

"What solution?" Rania could no longer contain her excitement and blurted out, her words rushing out in haste.

Realising her mistake, she quickly covered her mouth with her hand, her expression changing to one of regret.

"Forgive me, my lady. I shouldn't have interfered with your conversation. I was just so eager when you mentioned there might be a solution," the maid said, her voice filled with remorse.

Anna kindly reassured her, "It's alright, Rania. I understand that this topic has everyone's attention."

Curiosity brimming, Sylvia eagerly asked, "What is it, Anna? Tell us!"

"The betrothal took place in Ardel's castle when the representative of Prince Kiev presented the engagement ring to my father. As such, it should be governed by Ardel's laws," she began to explain.

The other ladies nodded fervently, their enthusiasm matching the princess' revelation, while Noah and Armel listened intently.

The Solution (II)